Year: 2017

DeSantis introduces Drain the Swamp Act

Historic City News learned today that St Johns and Flagler County US Representative Ron DeSantis (FL-06) has introduced the “Drain the Swamp Act” — a bill that will toughen current bans on officials lobbying the government after their federal service.

Government

Court of Appeals: UBER drivers are not employees

Historic City News has learned that, in a unanimous three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeals in Miami, drivers using the San Francisco-based ridesharing service UBER are independent contractors and not employees.

Business

36th Annual St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Historic City News readers are invited to once again enjoy delicious varieties of seafood, an arts & crafts show, and an entertainment lineup featuring Jazz, Country, and Americana music, beginning Friday, March 3rd during the 36th Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival.

Community

Florida’s first African-American physician

The St. Augustine Historical Society informed local Historic City News reporters that, Thursday evening, they will sponsor a presentation by Charles Tingley about the life of Florida’s first African-American physician, Dr. Alexander Darnes.

Community

Deegan to receive Rock of the Community Award

Award-winning journalist and philanthropist Donna Deegan will receive the 2017 Rock of the Community Award from the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach during their annual Mineral City Celebration according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.

Community

Last night for Nights of Lights will be Tuesday

St. Augustine’s popular holiday season city-wide event – the famed Nights of Lights celebration – ends on January 31st. Tuesday is the last night for Historic City News readers to enjoy the glow of more than 3 million brilliant white lights this year.

Community